If we want a strong and vibrant economic future, then it's key that strong and vibrant women help drive it. And a great opportunity for women to help drive the economy is through careers in the skilled trades.

The provincial government is providing ongoing support for the BC Centre of Training Excellence in Mining through one-time funding of $125,000.

Eighteen public post-secondary institutions are receiving a total of $6.9 million in one-time funding that will give them an opportunity to plan changes that would be needed if they decide to move to a tuition-based model.

The University of British Columbia’s (UBC) board of governors and the BC Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) Childcare Staff have ratified a tentative agreement negotiated under the 2014 Economic Stability Mandate.

Three public post-secondary institutions on Vancouver Island will receive a total of $939,000 to purchase new trades training equipment as part of the B.C. Skills for Jobs...

The University of British Columbia (UBC) and the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) Childcare Staff have reached a tentative agreement negotiated under the Economic Stability Mandate.

Improvements to upfront, non-repayable grants will support low-income students enrolling in post-secondary adult upgrading courses, including English as a Second Language (ESL).

Premier Christy Clark, speaking at the Vancouver Island Economic Summit, announced $2.6 million for research projects at Vancouver Island's three public universities.